Metaphors and Similes

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Metaphors and Similes
By Beth Gross 3rd Grade 3-5 Center
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3rd Grade Language Arts Curriculum Click on the
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Objective To be able to identify different
types of figurative language such as metaphors
and similes.
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Concept Map
This rock is as heavy as an African Elephant.
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
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Metaphor and Simile Practice
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Task
We are going to make a metaphor and simile class
book. So put those thinking caps on!!! (OOPS! I
used an idiom.)
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Directions for Task

• You will need to decide if you are going to write
  a simile or a metaphor.
• You must have a complete sentence.
• You will also need to draw and create a picture
  for your metaphor or simile. Make the picture
  colorful. You may use crayons or color
  pencils.Remember I am not going to grade you on
  your artistic ability. Just have fun with it.
• Check over your work and make sure it is NEATLY
  DONE!!

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Scoring Guide
5 pts The simile and metaphor is in a
complete sentence, correct punctuation/capitalizat
ion. You have drawn a picture to represent your
simile or metaphor. Your handwriting and picture
are neatly done. 4 pts. One of the following
criteria mentioned above is missing. 3pts. Two of
the following criteria mentioned above is
missing. 2pts. Three of the following criteria
mentioned above is missing. 1pt. Four of the
following criteria mentioned above is missing. 0
pts. Five or more of the following criteria
mentioned above is missing.
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Lesson Summary
In your language journal write how you think
figurative language makes your writing come alive.
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Citations
Microsoft clip art Owensville District Website